Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 37.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 37.2%
- Retention Rate
- 62.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $45,379
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $17,367
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 52.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $184/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optometry. | Doctoral | $100,404 | $158,826 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $72,796 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $12,500 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics. | Master | $68,219 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $67,660 | $16,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $60,298 | $19,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $17,565 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $51,482 | $33,410 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $50,439 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $49,370 | $18,225 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $45,696 | $32,894 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $43,426 | $19,297 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $43,128 | $23,000 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $39,639 | $14,924 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $39,585 | $40,699 |
Outcomes Overview
Northeastern State graduates earn a median of $45,379 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-income ratio of 38% with typical student loans of $17,367. Monthly loan payments of $184 consume about 5% of graduates' income, which sits below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong ties to education mean many graduates enter teaching, where starting salaries align with these earnings figures. With 94.7% of graduates finding employment and relatively manageable debt loads, the financial picture looks reasonable for a regional university. The $11,800 average net price represents solid value for students seeking affordable four-year degrees in Oklahoma. This combination delivers an average return on investment for most students.